GRE Word List
CALLUS
a thickening of or a hard thickened area on skin or bark
The meaning of the word callus is a thickening of or a hard thickened area on skin or bark.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| title | the distinguishing name of a written, printed, or filmed production |
| diffidence | the quality or state of being unassertive or bashful : the quality or state of being diffident |
| effigy | an image or representation especially of a person |
| relic | an object esteemed and venerated because of association with a saint or martyr |
| forensic | belonging to, used in, or suitable to courts of judicature or to public discussion and debate |
| machinations | an act of machinating |
| apotheosis | the perfect form or example of something : quintessence |
| dour | stern |
| saccharine | of, relating to, or resembling that of sugar |
| empirical | originating in or based on observation or experience |